Road to Success

"I had been dealing with knee and foot pain on my left leg for a couple of years, and decided to seek medical attention. My primary care physician referred me to a knee specialist. I spent the next few months being bounced from specialist to specialist within the orthopedic practice. After hundreds of dollars spent on co pays and X-rays/ MRI’s they still haven’t really been able to help me determine root cause or address the pain and discomfort. I then started physical therapy at Maccio Physical Therapy. Focusing on the lower back, we were able to drastically reduce the symptoms in the knee and foot. Through exercises, stretching and movement, I am now pain-free and working to eliminate the last lingering bit of discomfort. Joe and the rest of the staff at Maccio have all been wonderful, making this a very pleasant experience." - Jason

"This patient presented with localized pain in the knee. After a thorough MDT assessment, it was determined that his knee and ankle pain was referred from his lumbar spine. Spinal treatment was given which quickly resolved the patient's symptoms and returned him to a pain-free life. If this thorough MDT assessment was not performed, treatment most likely would have been tailored to the knee and ankle which would have left him with an unsuccessful outcome." Joseph R. Maccio, DPT, Dip. MDT 

Maccio Physical Therapy, PLLC

The Capital Regions ONLY Certified

McKenzie Spine and Extremity Clinic

1 New Hampshire Ave, Troy, NY 12180

(518) 273-2121 www.macciophysicaltherapy.com

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Self Referral "Served" Her Well

"I came to Maccio Physical Therapy after seeing a knee specialist who immediately wanted to give me injections and talk about surgery. I wanted to see if I could try treatment that allowed my knee to heal before plunging into invasive treatments. When I came to Maccio Physical Therapy I couldn’t climb stairs, walk very far and my knee hurt constantly. I was also worried that I wouldn’t be able to play tennis this summer- something I was looking forward to all winter. The treatment Maccio gave me resulted in quick improvement. After about six weeks of care, I am climbing stairs with no problems and I am back on the tennis court. Maccio helped me with a back problem previously and they gave me the same great results with my knee." -Patrisia









Maccio Physical Therapy, PLLC

The Capital Regions ONLY Certified

McKenzie Spine and Extremity Clinic

1 New Hampshire Ave, Troy, NY 12180

(518) 273-2121 www.macciophysicaltherapy.com

THE POWER TO CONTROL PAIN

Sometimes Teenagers Know Best

"Towards the end of April 2017, I injured my knee while playing softball as a catcher. I went to the doctor and was told I had sprained my ACL. He told me that my knee was unstable and I would need surgery. I decided to go to Maccio Physical Therapy as it was recommended from a friend. Within one week of going to physical therapy my knee gained its motion back and I felt less pain doing everyday things. After weeks of physical therapy with Maccio, I returned to the doctor and I no longer need surgery on my knee. If I had not attended physical therapy my upcoming softball season would have been over. Thanks to Maccio Physical Therapy I feel stronger and more confident on the field."

-Cierra

“Why we do what we do. It's all about patient choice.” Lindsay Cartlton, ATC, DPT, Cert. MDT

Maccio Physical Therapy, PLLC

The Capital Regions ONLY Certified

McKenzie Spine and Extremity Clinic

1 New Hampshire Ave, Troy, NY 12180

(518) 273-2121 www.macciophysicaltherapy.com

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MDT As First Choice. (Kudos to Dr. Gross!)

"After years of chronic back pain and giving up most physical activities, I had an episode that was so painful I couldn’t bend forward even enough to brush my teeth. I was in chronic pain 24/7 with no relief. My doctor suggested I come to Maccio Physical Therapy. I was hesitant to come because I was in so much pain and moving was difficult but I figured he is trying to help me so I must follow his advice and do my part. I’m so glad I did. At Maccio PT I found compassion, understanding and most of all hope! I learned techniques to help myself at anytime without having to make appointments every time I have issues. And they work! I’ve seen several chiropractors and two back surgeons over the years and felt like there was no hope. I feel like I have been giving the tools to help myself and if I do have to come back I won’t hesitate. The people here are fabulous! I highly recommend Maccio PT. They will take time to listen and go over and above to find the cause of your pain and fix it." - Christine

Maccio Physical Therapy, PLLC

The Capital Regions ONLY Certified

McKenzie Spine and Extremity Clinic

1 New Hampshire Ave, Troy, NY 12180

(518) 273-2121 www.macciophysicaltherapy.com

THE POWER TO CONTROL PAIN

The Power of Patient Education and Self Treatment

"I came to Maccio Physical Therapy after little success or improvement in my herniated disc at previous generic physical therapy offices. Throughout my past experiences, I felt I was just showing up to the office and getting told to do exercise A, B and C with no real explanation or direction for after I left the office. I didn’t feel I was in control or equipped to handle my condition in between my appointments.

The education and empowerment I was given from Joe Maccio made me hopeful and gave me assurance that I, in fact, could control the outcome of my condition. It seemed that where Maccio Physical Therapy and previous physical therapy offices differed was in the patient education component after the office visit was over. I think that was and is the most important part of my healing process. Taking the initiative with the knowledge received is the difference in getting better or not."
-Joren


Maccio Physical Therapy, PLLC

The Capital Regions ONLY Certified

McKenzie Spine and Extremity Clinic

1 New Hampshire Ave, Troy, NY 12180

(518) 273-2121 www.macciophysicaltherapy.com

THE POWER TO CONTROL PAIN

Why We Do What We Do. MDT Verses Injections and General Physical Therapy.

"I’ve had low back pain and sciatica pain for 12 years. It was steadily getting worse the past couple of years. The pain forced me to miss work sometimes weeks at a time. I’ve also had a hard time really enjoying time with my son as everything I did hurt whether it was sitting, standing or lying down. I’ve been through pain management where I received medication that only masked some of the pain and was given cortisone shots that hurt more than helped. I’ve also been through several rounds of Physical Therapy before being referred to Maccio Physical Therapy. Those other places never helped, just had me in traction and general stretching, so I was apprehensive that this time would be different. I was given a treatment that corresponded with the pain I was feeling and I am very pleased to say I am in the least pain I have been in since my original injury over 12 years ago and it’s all thanks to Maccio." - Eric

Maccio Physical Therapy, PLLC

The Capital Regions ONLY Certified

McKenzie Spine and Extremity Clinic

1 New Hampshire Ave, Troy, NY 12180

(518) 273-2121 www.macciophysicaltherapy.com

THE POWER TO CONTROL PAIN

"I thought I’d be doing hand exercises, but Lindsay addressed my issue coming from my neck."

“I came to Maccio, referred by a good friend. I have had hand pain for years, but it recently became pretty unbearable, where some days I could not write. I thought I’d be doing hand exercises, but Lindsay addressed my issue coming from my neck. Since I do computer work, I am consistently bent forward. Lindsay helped me improve my posture, and gave me exercises that almost immediately relieved and healed the pain in my hands!” 
– Victoria